The final field poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics, nearly two months before December 2024 says the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)  John Dramani Mahama (JDM) maintains his lead in the poll with 51.1% of the votes. The vice president and the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) is on 37.3%, Alan Kwadwo ...

In a significant move to enhance the professional growth of teachers, the Akufo-Addo-led Government has announced an increase in the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) allowance for both professional and non-professional teachers in pre-tertiary schools nationwide. This development reflects the government’s commitment to supporting teachers in pursuing professional development and skills upgrades, ensuring they deliver effective teaching. Background of the CPD ...

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has announced it will proceed with its planned nationwide strike or protest following a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024. On September 11, the TUC warned that it would initiate a nationwide strike by the end of September if the government, led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, failed to declare a state of ...

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reiterated his commitment to advancing women’s representation in Parliament, district assemblies, and leadership roles across key sectors if elected in December’s general elections. Addressing the NDC Women’s Manifesto launch on Monday, 30 September 2024 Mr. Mahama highlighted that gender equality in leadership is not only a moral responsibility ...

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, has announced that the commission has largely resolved errors in the voter register during an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held at the Alisa Hotel on Tuesday, October 1. Addressing concerns about the voter register, Jean Mensa emphasised that it is not final and contains some imperfections. She acknowledged that such errors ...

The Electoral Commission (EC) is holding an Interparty Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting today, Tuesday October 1 at the commission’s headquarters in Accra. The meeting forms part of a transparent electoral process ahead of the 2024 general elections, the commission said. According to the EC, the meeting aims to provide an opportunity for Political Parties to present any findings they may ...

Organised Labour is set to convene on Tuesday, October 1, to determine the next steps for their planned nationwide protest regarding government’s handling of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The unions are expressing their frustration over government’s inaction in addressing the environmental devastation caused by illegal mining activities. Several unions and associations previously indicated their intention to protest if ...

The government of Ghana has announced plans to build 609 new homes for public sector workers as part of its District Housing Programme, aimed at addressing the country’s growing housing deficit. The initiative was revealed by the Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, during a press briefing in Accra on Monday, 30 September 2024. The new housing units ...

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has bemoaned the recent hikes in water and electricity tariffs, warning that the increases will intensify the financial burden on citizens and further weaken their purchasing power. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced on Saturday, 28 September 2024, that electricity tariffs will rise by 3.02 per cent, with water tariffs increasing by ...

Mali’s military-led authorities have arrested four employees of Canadian miner Barrick Gold two sources said on Friday. All four are senior Malian employees, one of the sources said. Barrick is the world’s second-largest gold miner and one of Mali’s top gold producers, but like other international miners it has been under growing pressure in the West African country since a junta seized ...